Zirconium and Titanium Nanoclusters for Use as an Ablative for Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Insulation

Abstract

This report describes the synthesis of metal oxide nanoclusters with a reactive corona of methacrylate groups. The metal oxide clusters investigated include zirconium, hafnium and titanium metal oxide nanoclusters. Methods of synthesis of metal nanoclusters with nonreactive corona were also investigated. The relatively high melting point of these materials makes them of interest for possible motor insulation applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2002
Accession Number
ADA409044

Entities

People

  • Ulrich Schubert

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acrylates
  • Alkenes
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Insulation
  • Materials
  • Melting Point
  • Metal Oxides
  • Metals
  • Methacrylates
  • Nanoparticles
  • Oxides
  • Polymers
  • Titanium
  • Zirconium

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics